Upholstered Arm Chairs Pairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Chairs
Linen, Walnut
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Alpaca
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Mohair
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mohair, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century European Chairs
Abalone, Linen, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
20th Century Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Campaign Chairs
Iron
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Alpaca
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Sheepskin, Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
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Upholstered Arm Chairs Pairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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